Jamie Dimacchia , LMHC

Jamie Dimacchia is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who brings a decade of clinical experience supporting children, teenagers, and adults through a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Kent State University, majoring in psychology with a minor in conflict management, and completed a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Cleveland State University. As an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she blends clinical training with a practical, empathetic approach to care.

Her work spans depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and challenges related to family relationships and parenting. She also supports clients facing life transitions, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, and the unique needs of LGBT and women-identifying clients. Jamie pays careful attention to cultural, religious, and spiritual factors that shape each personâs experience and treatment preferences.

Jamie emphasizes collaboration and client choice, inviting people to help shape the pace, frequency, and goals of their work together. She draws on evidence-based strategies to meet individual needs and encourages clients who are ready to invest time and effort in change, offering steady support throughout the process.

Evidence-Based Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Jamie Dimacchia uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. ACT helps people clarify their values and learn to accept difficult emotions while taking steps toward a meaningful life - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often supporting work on anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help with stress reduction, emotional regulation, and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jamie collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. Together they may combine techniques from different models and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for clients balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from different locations within Florida, and engage in ways that suit each personâs comfort and communication style. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt evidence-based practices effectively to these formats to support ongoing therapeutic work.